COLD DARK ROOM

[CarolM]

Sooooo, high winds today with the big storm approaching. Knocked a very tall tree down near here and BAM! power is down. Luckily......we had similar situations like this in the past and thats why I installed some solar panels that are connected to 4 deep cycle batteries. From battery we have DC to AC converter = POWER source.

Soooo two extension cords later and our internet router/connection is operational. Solar = connected

Heres the incident....wifey was nearby.

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That looks scary

 

[Maro2Bear]

I'd complain (mostly in jest) that they already had one day off this week with the holiday on Monday... but I'm not really one to talk, considering how many hurricane days we had in Florida last year.

If you have ever been on the Washington DC beltway during or after a snowstorm you will understand the logic. The beltway, I-95, GW Parkway, Baltimore-Washington parkway, I-270 north/south into DC - turns into a nightmare. It’s really a public safety issue for travelers and rescuers. Hey, the gov was closed for 35 days...whats one or two more due to weather.

 

[Blackdog1714]

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Camping in style )

Where's the tent?

 

[CarolM]

Youngsters are so rude these days. This one cussed at us for no apparent reason at all! [emoji33][emoji33]

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Good night, roommates!

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Gorgeous photos Lena. And the youngster is quite beautiful.

 

[Maro2Bear]

Where's the tent?

It’s a new trend - “Glamping”

 

[CarolM]

I was going to wait a while until I'd spoken to a solicitor, but my nephew who works for an insurance company said I should contact his insurance and register the accident as soon as possible in case the driver hadn't. So at least they are aware of it now.

Now you need to go and speak to your attorney. so that you can get the ball rolling on any payments that need to be sorted and paid.

 

[CarolM]

Happy Monday and good night [emoji8][emoji99] View attachment 265300

Whahahaha. That was a really good one.

 

[CarolM]

I’ll catch up later but I saw this on FB for Mark!
@Maro2Bear
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ooohhh I like that idea.

 

[CarolM]

Daughter’s homework from last year:

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Whahahaha. she is not wrong though.

 

[CarolM]

Good morning all. The sun is back out and we are forecast unseasonably warm weather for the next week or so. Just what I need to help my recovery

I am aware of what needs to be done to catch up with the chores backlog that has built up over the last few weeks. However, I am just going to have to resist the temptation to get stuck in and attempt to fix it all now. My energy levels are not ready for that yet.

Yip, I agree. Leave it all for the Elves to do.

 

[CarolM]

Keep in mind (for if you upgrade your PV system or whatever), you don't have to power a refrigerator constantly... Just enough, intermittently, to hold temperatures down to an acceptable threshold. My parents have a generator for hurricane related power outages. It doesn't power everything, certainly not all the time, but the intermittent power strategy makes good use of their resources.

It would be Chinese to me!

 

[CarolM]

It’s still here!!![emoji35][emoji35]
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It’s begging me to take it... I have to leave it because I’m on my way to give a class.... but this is killing me!!!

So did you go back after class and get it?

 

[CarolM]

We are home!!
rain rolled in at sunset unexpectedly and I walked outside and saw this!

1st pic
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2 minutes later
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What gorgeous pictures.

 

[CarolM]

Here’s my scary driving video through the Mtn!
I had anxiety because our rig and trailer is a combined
61 feet long and it was our first time towing the trailer. I usually tow it with our truck and follow the RV.
We did it!!!

That did not look too bad, but then again I have never driven with a trailer and in a 61 foot rig.

 

[CarolM]

Pretty nice sunny, but cold morning (31F). We took advantage of the sun before tomorrow’s predicted snowfall.

Some pix, including a few of the usual suspects like “Mr Goose Pond” and one for TFO

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Bird feeder’s are stocked. Squirrels are busy too.

How beautiful.

 

[CarolM]

Happy Tuesday
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[CarolM]

I really try not to do anything like this without properly planning but I sure hate seeing it there ... it is beautiful huh?? And you should have seen how quick it came up to the glass when it saw me...

Aawwww, it likes you!!

 

[TortoiseRacket]

I finally caught an anole in Florida! 8 years in the business and I finally did it! His name is Brownie.

 

[CarolM]

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Fred sporting his St. Paddies’ hat [emoji145]☘️

Well, Top of the morn'in to you Fred!

 

[CarolM]

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Happy Hump say Heather.